At the foot of Gabar Mountain in Türkiye’s Şırnak province, Şerefiye Waterfall has become a popular summer escape with its cool air and natural beauty. Visitors hike three kilometers through Bertür Valley to reach the site, which now attracts 150 vehicles daily. Kayaboyun Village Headman Hakan Vural urged visitors not to pollute the area […]
Vietnam declared a state of alert as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall from the South China Sea, forcing the evacuation of more than 586,000 people. Authorities warned that 400 settlements face risks of flooding and landslides, with schools and beaches closed nationwide and flights canceled in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh. Prime Minister Pham Minh […]
Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed 19 people, including four journalists working for Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, and NBC. The second strike reportedly hit as ambulances arrived to collect the wounded. Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israel has killed 62,686 Palestinians and injured 157,951 since October 7, 2023. The Gaza Media […]
The Turkish Navy’s TCG Kınalıada made a port call in Benghazi, Libya, the Ministry of National Defense announced. A PASSEX coordination meeting was held with senior Libyan National Army Naval Forces officials, including Benghazi Naval Base Commander Rear Admiral Abid Masoud Jouda. Libyan commanders toured the ship and were briefed on its capabilities. As […]
Gaza’s Health Ministry said 11 Palestinians, including two children, died of hunger and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 300 deaths since the crisis began. Of these, 117 were children. Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid to the enclave.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said future security guarantees must be “as close as possible to NATO’s Article 5,” ensuring Ukraine’s long-term safety after the war. He spoke in Kyiv alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who visited on Ukraine’s Independence Day. The leaders signed agreements on security, customs, energy, and UAV production, with Canada […]
The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on the presidential palace compound, power plants, and a fuel depot in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in response to a Houthi ballistic missile attack last week. Military officials said around 12 Israeli warplanes dropped more than 30 bombs, targeting facilities the Houthis use for operations. Casualty figures have not yet […]
The Russian Defense Ministry said 146 Russian soldiers were returned in exchange for 146 Ukrainian prisoners of war, following talks mediated in Istanbul. Eight Russian civilians from the Kursk region were also released. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the exchange, thanking the UAE for its role. He noted that soldiers, border guards, civilians, and […]
The UN Integrated Food Security Stage Classification (IPC) officially declared a famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, warning that over 500,000 people face “catastrophic” conditions. Another 1.7 million are in emergency levels, with nearly all agriculture destroyed and food access critically restricted since March. UN officials said the famine is “entirely man-made” and […]
The old Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, continues to attract locals and tourists alike with its vibrant mix of fresh produce, traditional handmade goods, and authentic Central Asian atmosphere. One of the oldest bazaars in Central Asia, Osh Bazaar is famous for its nuts, dairy products, bread, traditional clothing, and souvenirs. Located […]